After a brief thought, the "Hermit" Galadriya made the most advantageous choice, speaking without revealing any emotion: "I'll first examine the common monsters found in the surrounding areas of Silver City before making a decision." Another empty-handed victory... Did people who had spent time at sea naturally excel at extracting value from others? Or was the little "Sun" simply too poised, making it hard not to want to take a few extra benefits? The " Fool" Kline instinctively felt himself excluded from the ranks of those who achieved such feats. "Agreed," said the "Sun" Deryck, responding without hesitation under the watchful gaze of the "Justice" and others. He recalled the information, materializing it into a list of common monsters in the surrounding areas of Silver City—but it was less detailed than before, with several omissions, as the "Sun"’s memory enhancement was quite limited, and several days had passed since the last time. The "Hermit" Galadriya took the document and carefully reviewed it. She grew more and more astonished, as the variety of monsters far exceeded her imagination—by dozens, even hundreds of times! Most of them were referred to using ancient terms. Were it not for the fact that she was a member of the "Morse Ascetic Order," relentlessly pursuing knowledge, and had already reached Sequence 5 with extensive exposure and broad experience, she would have been completely unable to grasp what those names truly meant. Even so, there were still many monsters she had never heard of—much like the shadows that dwelled in the depths of her dreams, always imagined but never truly manifesting. Where exactly was the City of Silver? How could there be so many monsters? A dozen seconds later, Gautherica raised her head, her expression unchanged, and spoke calmly: "You trade me the history of the City of Silver." "Excellent," said Dric of the Sun, his eyes brightening as if he had glimpsed the dawn of promotion. He quickly materialized the outline of the historical textbook for Silver City, with the help of the "Fool." Having gained considerable experience, he knew that more complete and detailed content was far more valuable than the radiant covenant tree fruit, so he held back accordingly. "Keeper" Galadriya, aware that she wasn't the "Fool" and couldn't expect her members to patiently wait for her to read through the material, casually flipped through it, assessed its worth, and then thoughtfully asked, "How should I give you the fruit of the radiant covenant tree?" As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly recalled something and formed a hunch, turning her head toward the head of the bronze long table: "Should it be through a sacrifice?" This surprised "Justice" Odile, who had already prepared her response, causing her to swallow her words back. How insightful and perceptive "Keeper" Galadriya truly is—she immediately deduced that the fruit should be offered either through sacrifice or as a gift! Audrey controlled the subtle expression on her face, mentally marveling. "Hmm," Kline nodded lightly, offering no further explanation. He trusted a pirate general— a Sequence 5 powerhouse of the "Revealer" path—who would surely know exactly how to make a sacrifice, as it was one of their specialties. Moreover, the other party had mastered the title of "The Fool," so there was no issue of lacking essential conditions. Indeed, when a true deity was present to witness the gathering, sacrifice and bestowal proved the most convenient and secure form of exchange—while direct communication at the spiritual level could seamlessly resolve knowledge transfer. "The Hidden One," Gautheria, thanked, then turned to "The Sun" and said, "I will complete it as soon as possible." Though her outward demeanor appeared unremarkable, she was far from calm. Simply skimming through the materials provided by "The Sun," she had already sensed that Silver City was truly full of oddities. What had been abandoned by the Divine, without the sun, left only eternal night alternating with flashes of lightning of varying frequencies; what lurked in dark, lightless realms, harboring strange and terrifying creatures; what had survived only through the resilience of the black-faced grass; what had endured for over two millennia through the "Age of Deep Darkness"—all of these remained beyond the imagination of the recluse, Gautherica. As a learned scholar familiar with countless maritime heroes and hidden tales, she instantly linked the timeline and events to one of history's most renowned concepts: "The Great Catastrophe!" With this insight, she then advanced her speculation further: "The Land Abandoned by the Gods!" Suddenly, the image of a figure worthy of admiration rose vividly in Gautherica's mind, accompanied by a tone of quiet reflection: "He had always been searching for 'The Land Abandoned by the Gods,' saying that it held the ultimate answers to all things." Could the "Sun" have originated from the Land Abandoned by the Divine, long sought after by King Rosel? The Sir of Fool—how can He connect with that place? No, perhaps, He is precisely the one who awakened there... The Lady Gaillard, astonished and serious, thought thus. Earlier, she had somewhat looked down upon the Tarot Circle, considering the relatively low ranks of figures such as the Moon, Justice, and the Sun. She had thought that, having just revived, the Sir of Fool could only attract members of a less refined caliber. Now, she found herself compelled to revise her understanding. Involving the "Deserted Lands," the Storm Church, the Earth Mother Church, and the Roon noble circles—perhaps it is precisely through this development from lower ranks that these members can rise to prominence within their own spheres without raising suspicion, playing more significant roles. As for me—was it through the Moth's Monastic Order, or through the Queen's grace? Gaillard carefully pondered the Sir of Fool's purpose. At this point, the trading phase was drawing to a close, with "The Moon," "The Sun," and "Justice" all securing their respective deals. "The Hermit" Gardele, remaining cautious and observant, had not yet committed, choosing to avoid premature disclosure of her own information. "The Hangover" Alje had originally intended to secure the recipe for the Sequence 5 "Sea Singer" potion in advance, as a strategic move for future planning; however, the arrival of "The Hermit" had made him particularly vigilant, prompting him to postpone this plan and instead wait until he was officially elevated to "Wind-Weaver," when he would possess greater strength and more flexibility. As for "The Magician" Fols, he knew he would soon receive the "Astrologer" potion recipe and certain materials from his teacher, and thus, uncertain about what to purchase beforehand, he simply remained in the background, observing quietly. She actually harbored a quiet impulse to purchase a magical item that would compensate for her relatively modest "trick master" abilities—her magic not quite powerful enough—and for the fact that her apprentice, though skilled, only excelled at passing through walls and opening doors. Yet practical considerations had restrained her longing. Today, her savings had surpassed 400 pounds, which, for a middle-class household, was quite commendable. Yet she clearly remembered that the last time "Justice" Lady had bought a magical item, it had cost her a full 5,500 pounds. Even a moderately ordinary item with only mild drawbacks would typically require a few thousand pounds. Thus, the "magician" Firth remained lounging there, reluctant to voice her request. Klein, in turn, gently surveyed the room with the "World" and said in a沉沉, resonant tone: "I need the eyes of a six-winged stone gargoyle." "In the auxiliary materials of the 'Master of Mysteries,' the golden spring water from Sunya Island and the dragon-veined tree bark are both common and frequently used items within the mystical realm. As long as they are purchased in installments, they won't draw any suspicion. Therefore, Kline only mentioned the eyes of the six-winged stone ghouls. "The Hidden One," Gauthier, glanced at the 'World' and spoke steadily and calmly: "Three hundred pounds, or equivalent gold coins." She had noticed that the previous transactions had used the Ruin gold pounds. Indeed, as a commander of a pirate fleet backed by ancient powers, her resources are abundant—and the prices are quite competitive. Had it not been for the young 'Sun' nearing promotion and about to secure the method to counter spiritual corruption within the extraordinary traits, I would have already sought her advice on this matter. Kline thought it over and offered the 'World' a quiet, resonant chuckle: "Very well." With this transaction concluded, the palace—resembling a giant's dwelling—fell into a quiet stillness for several seconds. No need for Mr. The Fool to remind them—people like Justice and The Sun already know they’ve entered the free exchange phase. The Pendulum, Alje, deliberately turned away from Madame The Hermit and addressed Miss Justice and Miss The Magician: "There's recently been a major event on the Rosedale Islands." He didn't intend to reveal how deeply The World has become involved, nor did he wish to disclose that The Fool might now embody The Sea God, for directly asking might disrupt The Fool's plans and put himself in serious jeopardy. He only planned to casually mention the surface-level developments, with a particular focus on Laticia, a member of the Moesia Monastery, an archaeologist, and an adventurer. He hoped this would allow him to probe Madame The Hermit—specifically, whether she was the Star General, Gauthier—since it's rumored that this pirate general is also a member of the Moesia Monastery. "What exactly happened?" asked Miss Justice, Audrey, with genuine interest. "The Inverted One," Aljer said calmly, "has discovered an ancient elven ruin on the island of Ximim, where the disguised archaeologist Laticia took away a certain object—indirectly causing the local deity 'Sea God' Cavitua to nearly collapse. The false god sought to generate a tsunami, submerging the island and claiming all lives as his own, but was thwarted by the 'Sea King' of the Storm Church. Eventually, Laticia was found, Cavitua perished, and the threat of the tsunami was fully extinguished. Yet strangely, the devoted followers of the Sea God still occasionally receive responses." Did Laticia die? To preserve an ancient elven sanctuary... "The Hermit" Galadrya had heard of this archaeologist from the same organization, though they were not particularly acquainted. Moreover, the formal members of "The Order of Moth" underwent a period of silent meditation and ascetic training, which significantly enhanced their focus and self-control beyond ordinary individuals. Thus, Galadryya felt only a subtle stir of awareness, listening more intently to "The Hanged Man" without displaying any obvious signs of disturbance. When "The Hanged Man" concluded that although Cavitua had passed away, the deity of the Sea still responded to the faithful, Galadrya first furrowed her brow in mild confusion, then, guided by an intuitive spiritual sense, recalled a vivid image. When she had first been drawn here by the "The Fool," she had noticed the latter holding a staff of creamy white. At the tip of the staff were embedded clusters of deep blue "gems," surrounded by countless radiant points of sacred light. More importantly, the staff exuded a divine aura—almost tangible—of the sea and storms themselves! This... "The Recluse" Cadryl instinctively turned her head toward the head of the bronze table, toward "The Fool" gentleman veiled in gray-white mist.